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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Exciting <st1:place w:st="on">Opportunity</st1:place>
with MDA Federal in our Weather Division</span></font></b></strong><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
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<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We
are seeking a <strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Manager,
Agricultural Weather Services</span></font></b></strong> who will be
responsible for providing leadership and operational direction to the
Agricultural Products business area. This position requires a highly-motivated
individual who can work in a fast-paced, real-time, client-driven environment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Candidate
must have crop forecasting experience, preferably in the <st1:country-region
w:st="on">US</st1:country-region> and <st1:place w:st="on">South America</st1:place>.
Required work hours are 4:00am - 1:00pm; please do not apply if you are unable
to work these hours.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Job Functions</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Responsible for the creation and supervision of
various short- and long-term agricultural forecast and analysis products
for weather and crop production in areas throughout the world</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Provide telephone consultation and seminar
presentations to CROPCAST clients</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Provide customer service to solve client issues</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Facilitate revenue and profit growth</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Manage staff to ensure operational excellence in
all products and services created by the business area including the
timely, reliable and accurate delivery of all weather products</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Carry out supervisory responsibilities for 5+
staff in including training employees, appraising performance and
planning, assigning and directing work</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Provide highly credible consultations for
clients</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Network with clients, potential customers,
teaming partners, consultants, and leaders in the weather community to
facilitate new business and product development and improve existing
products and ensure client retention</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Respond promptly to customer and staff needs
including requests for service and assistance</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Work to continually improve operational
efficiencies, processes, products and services</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Study and interpret synoptic reports, maps,
photographs, and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather
conditions</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Operate computer graphic equipment to produce
weather reports and maps for analysis and distribution to clients</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p><strong><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Arial'>Required Qualifications</span></font></b></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
to all levels of staff and clients and respond to common inquiries or
complaints</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bachelor's degree from four-year college or
university in Meteorology or related field or equivalent combination of
education and experience</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Knowledge of world crops, regions and growth
cycles</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Minimum of 3 years weather forecasting
experience with an emphasis on agriculture</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and
meet client-driven deadlines</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Experience cultivating new business
opportunities</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to leverage creative thinking and
innovative ideas to meet client needs and develop new products</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to exhibit balanced emotions, strong
interpersonal skills and a professional appearance and demeanor at all
times while managing competing demands</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to use time efficiently to prioritize
and plan work activities, set goals and objectives and organize schedules
and tasks for staff</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to balance team and individual
responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to spend up to 10% of time on business
travel</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Ability to demonstrate group presentation skills
including public speaking</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>U.S Citizenship is required</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance is
required</span></font><o:p></o:p></li>
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size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'><a
href="http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8643&job=5673390">Click
HERE to Apply!</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>MDA
Federal Inc. is an innovative company which conducts resource monitoring
programs around the world for private and public clients. MDA Federal has
unparalleled expertise in the utilization of advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
technologies for applications ranging from agriculture monitoring and land use
analysis to military planning. The company also provides weather
advisories and specialized weather products to a variety of commercial
customers. MDA Federal's forecasts are based upon the best available
worldwide weather data received in real time. From this data, the skilled
meteorologists, hydrologists, agronomists, physical geographers, environmental
scientists and computer scientists produce hundreds of different
products. Visit our website at <a href="http://www.mdafederal.com/">www.MDAFederal.com</a>
for more information.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>MDA
Federal offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical,
dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance, vacation and sick
leave, 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account and tuition
assistance. MDA Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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